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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, a prominent public education institution, conducted a procurement process titled "PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)" under the industry category of education. This contract, located in Glasgow, involved the acquisition of a Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System, with a procurement stage reaching completion on 7th July 2026. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, adhering to regulations. Completed with the award signed on 6th July 2026, the contract, valued at £1,205,125, was awarded to Anton Paar, indicating a robust negotiation phase that likely involved detailed evaluation of technical and price criteria.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and instrumentation. With a focus on quality and pricing, businesses with advanced technical capabilities in X-Ray technologies and experience in serving educational or research institutions would find favourable conditions to compete. The structured evaluation process ensures that suppliers with comprehensive solutions that meet both technical specifications and competitive pricing can expect successful engagement. SMEs, demonstrated by Anton Paar's involvement, are encouraged to participate, promising innovation and efficiency in serving the university's diverse research requirements.

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Notice Title

PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 years with extension period of 4 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827292
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559654
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,205,125 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTON PAAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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